Things To Do In Macclesfield

If you’re looking for things to do in and around Macclesfield, we’ve listed some great ideas we think you’ll love. The choice is inspiring and we’re updating the website over the coming months with more content about events, places to go, activities, clubs & community groups all on our doorstep.

Jodrell Bank is a world famous observatory, here on the doorstep of Macclesfield. The state of the art facility is part of the centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester and was originally established in 1945 by Sir Bernard...

Macclesfield's MAC (Multi Activity Centre) is a great place for kids to let off steam. The centre is run by a community interest company, committed to improving recreational facilities for the young people of...

Macclesfield Silk Museum takes you on a journey back to the Cheshire's industrial roots. Visitors can learn about and explore the journey through the industrial process of silk making, from the cocoon to the loom. With plenty of...

Adlington Hall & Hunting Lodge
Adlington Hall and Hunting Lodge in Macclesfield, lies in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, set in glorious gardens and surrounded by the 2000-acre estate. One of the most beautiful country...

Escape Quest in Macclesfield is an interactive puzzle activity. The experience is a great activity to share with family, friends or even work colleagues as a team building exercise.
Their live room escape is a...

Fun4all in Macclesfield is an large indoor children's soft play and trampoline zone. Facilities include two soft play area for kids and toddlers, football zone and cafe with ample seating for parents to sit and...

Tegg’s Nose Country Park is located on the fringe of Macclesfield, on the western edge of the Peak District National Park. The ancient history and stunning views of the park across the Cheshire Plains...

This charming 15th century rustic mill beside a tranquil mill pool is one of only four virtually complete corn mills in Cheshire.
Take a short and interesting guided tour of Nether Alderley Mill, and learn...

Mads Little Theatre in Macclesfield was founded on 15th October 1947. Over the years the Theatre has put on hundreds of productions and has an excellent reputation around North East Cheshire.
Up and coming performances;
The...

Granellis ice cream is a family-run ice cream business founded in Macclesfield, which has sold the best authentic Italian style ice cream in the town for over 120 years.
The award-winning ice cream is hand-made...

This little gem of a museum is within the town’s West Park, one of England’s first public parks when it opened in 1854. The museum was donated by Marianne Brocklehurst and her brother, Peter Pownall Brocklehurst “for...

Last year marked the 200th anniversary of the Sunday School building and to celebrate the museum is running a special exhibition exploring the history of this grand and fantastic building. Follow the amazing history...

The Macclesfield Canal runs between Marple and Hall Green, near Kidsgrove, UK. It passes through Bollington, Macclesfield and Congleton. It is about 26 miles long and has 13 locks. It links the Peak Forest Canal with...

Macclesfield Rugby Union Football Club is situated on Priory Park, in 27 acres of Cheshire green belt. The Club fields’ four senior sides and a comprehensive, successful range of Youth, Mini and Junior sides.
Originally founded...

The Bollin Valley Rverside Park is situated between Macclesfield and Prestbury, Riverside Park consists of 70 acres of the River Bollin flood plain and valley sides, forming a linear country park. This in turn...

Capesthorne Hall is a grand county home and gardens, located in the village of Siddington in Macclesfield. This beautiful house and gardens has been the family home of the Bromley Davenports since 1726. The...

Gawsworth Hall in Macclesfield is one of the most beautiful and popular historic houses in Cheshire. A Tudor, half-timbered manor-house with tilting ground. The Hall is also home to the famous open-air theatre and...

Macclesfield Forest is a beautiful mix of forest, lakes and moorland with extensive variety of wildlife. The forest is a workplace which produces timber, the Ridgegate and Trentabank reservoirs are a source of drinking...

Macclesfield Town Football Club have a large following of loyal supports around the town. Rain or shine you'll be guaranteed great football and an electric atmosphere at the Moss Rose stadium. It's a great...

The Middlewood Way
The Middlewood Way which spans through Macclesfield was sensitively reclaimed from a former railway line to provide a natural attraction for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and nature lovers. An 11 mile (16km),...

Paradise Mill will take you back into 1930's industrial Macclesfield. Enjoy a tour with one of the knowledgeable tour guides and discover a typical day at the Mill. Visit 26 restored Jacquard looms and...